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Earth's Evolution.

Authored by Joe Hawthorne

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a mass extinction?

When all the species in a particular area on earth suddenly go extinct
When multiple species from all over the earth suddenly go extinct 
When one species goes extinct due to habitat changes
When all life on earth is wiped out 

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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There have been _____ mass extinction events in Earth's history.

3
4
5
2

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to most scientists, what is the ultimate cause of most mass extinctions?

overhunting

evolution of new species to replace old ones

major change in environment or climate

asteroid impact

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What changes were caused by the break up of Pangaea?

change in climates as landmasses moved closer or further from the equator
new oceans formed
new mountain ranges formed
all of these were changes caused by the break up of Pangaea

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What word do we use to describe a species which has no members still living?

endangered
extinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False: Human beings are wiping out species much faster than nature creates them, causing what scientists call a "6th extinction"

true

false

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why the dinosaurs went extinction?

Volcanic eruption

Meteorite strike

Massive earthquakes

All of the options explain why dinosaurs went extinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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